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Frank Matcham Theatre Tours

WORLD BEHIND THE SCENES

You are invited to take a guided tour of one of England’s greatest theatres guided by 'Frank Matcham'.

There is no theatre quite like the Grand. The published descriptions in 1894 said so, and contemporary theatregoers agree. This is renowned architect Frank Matcham's masterpiece theatre, with a long and lively history.

A backstage and front of house tour is yours for the taking. See the renovated, ornate auditorium and savour the wonders of the hidden, functional world behind the curtain.

Stand on the raked stage and observe the cantilevered tiers of circles, boxes and pit - and the complete visibility of every seat in this atmospheric house, from the other side of the gilt 'picture frame'. Test the acoustic perfections and learn about the sound positions. See the stage from the wings, the machinery for changing scenes and the latest lighting equipment in one of Britain's first all-electric theatres.

Dates
Wednesdays
3rd, 10th September, 1st October and 5th November*

Thursday
6th November*

Fridays
14th, 21st November

Times
Tours begin at 11am
* 5/6th November start time 6pm.

Tours last approximately 150 mins.

Tickets
£10.00

School Tours are also available - we can tailor packages to include a shows and interviews with Managers of various departments (Marketing, Stage, Programming etc), cast members and company managers/directors/choreographers (subject to availability).


Telephone Box Office on 01253 290190


If you wish to visit all areas of the theatre a number of steps are included.